Vardenafil Tablets
Utilized to support erectile function to relieve impotence.
Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 60mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Levitra
- Therapeutic class
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
PDE5 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
concurrent nitrate therapy; severe heart failure; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; nasal congestion; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to support erectile function to relieve impotence.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bayer
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–5 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
Nitrates; Alpha-blockers; Protease inhibitors
- Age restrictions
Adults 18+.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not indicated for women.
Precautions and warnings
seek care if erection persists >4 hours; use caution if anatomical penis deformation exists; avoid excessive alcohol
Serious side effects
priapism — requires immediate medical attention; sudden hearing loss — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Vardenafil is a potent, selective inhibitor of the cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) enzyme. Upon sexual stimulation, its action preserves cGMP levels in the corpus cavernosum, facilitating smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow to the penis.
Vardenafil Tablets
Utilized to support erectile function to relieve impotence.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Vardenafil
- Listed indication(s): Erectile Dysfunction
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 10 mg1321-10-mg-15796
- 60 tablets - 20 mg1321-20-mg-15792
- 60 tablets - 40 mg1321-40-mg-15802